Medical Abrevitations Flashcards
A Fib
Atrial fibrillation
Abd
Abdomen, abdominal
Abx
Antibiotics
AMA
Against medical advice
AMS
Altered mental status
ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
BID
Twice daily
Bilat LE
Bilateral lower extremities
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
CA
Cancer, carcinoma
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft, open heart surgery
CAD
Coronary artery disease, heart disease
CT or CAT
Computerized assisted tomography
CHF
Congestive heart failure
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
Chest pain
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C-section
Caesarian section
C-spine
Cervical spine
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angle
CXR
Chest x-ray
c/o
Complains of
C-spine
Cervical spine, Neck
DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
Dz
Disease
EKG/ECG
Electrocardiogram
EtOH
Alcohol
FHx
Family history
GI
Gastrointestinal
G/P/Ab
Gravida/para/abortion
GSW
Gunshot wound
GU
Genitourinary
HA
Headache
HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
HPI
History of present illness
HTN
Hypertension
Hx
History
H & H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
H & P
History of present illness and physical exam
I & D
Incision and drainage
IDDM
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
IVDA
IV drug abuse
JVD
Jugular vein distention
LLE
Lower left extremity
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
LOC
Loss of consciousness
LP
Lumbar puncture
L spine
Lumbar spine
LUE
Left upper extremity
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
MCA
Motorcycle accident
MI
Myocardial infarction
MVA/MVC
Motor vehicle accident/collision
N/A
Not applicable
NAD
No acute distress, no acute disease
NIDDM
Non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NKDA
No known drug allergies
Nml or nl
Normal
NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
NTG
Nitroglycerin
N/V/D
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
O2 sat
Oxygen saturation
OD
Overdose
PCP
Primary care physician
PE
Pulmonary embolism or physical exam
PERRL
Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light
PO
Per Os (by mouth)
prn
As needed
pt
Patient
PTA
Prior to arrival
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
qd
Every day
qh
Every hour
qhs
At every bedtime
q2h
Every two hours
QID
Four times a day
RLE
Right lower extremity